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Closed-end fund converts into ETF format
The American Stock Exchange has begun trading in First Trust Value Line 100 exchange traded fund, an ETF converted from a closed-end fund.
Rydex said to trumpet its ETFs to potential buyers
PHILADELPHIA — Rydex Investments is emphasizing its exchange traded funds in talks with firms interested in acquiring the company, according to sources.
Barclays unveils international index ETF
Barclays Global Investors of San Francisco has launched the iShares Dow Jones EPAC Select Dividend Index ETF on NYSE Arca today.
Powershares to unveil international ETFs
PowerShares will launch five new internationally focused ETFs on the American Stock Exchange tomorrow.
SSgA sweetens pay for wholesalers on ETFs
In an effort to catch industry leader Barclays Global Investors, State Street Global Advisors has raised the wholesalers’ compensation for effecting the sale of exchange traded funds and lowered the amount it pays for effecting sales of its mutual funds and separately managed accounts.
New exchange traded note tracks covered calls
PHILADELPHIA — In a further sign of how exchange traded products are chasing more exotic strategies, Barclays Bank PLC of London has unveiled an exchange traded note that provides investors with exposure to a covered-call-writing strategy.
ETF giant launches 401(k) plan invasion
PHILADELPHIA — With help from Barclays Global Investors, a California 401(k) record keeper has created a new platform intended to break the mutual fund stranglehold on the 401(k) market.
Fund-of-ETFs based on Lipper indexes
Hennion & Walsh today introduced three fund-of-ETFs mutual funds based on indexes created by Lipper Inc.
WisdomTree creates real estate ETFs
WisdomTree Investments today announced the launch a new dividend-weighted exchange traded fund that invests in international real estate.
ETFs are finding favor among brokers
The recent setting aside of the broker-dealer exemption rule could make the brokerage community one of the hottest markets for exchange traded funds — a dramatic reversal from the way ETFs were viewed by brokers just a few years ago.
New 401(k) platform features iShares
A new 401(k) plan featuring iShares ETFs from Barclays Global Investors is now available.
State Street to launch SPDR ETFs
State Street Global Advisors announced five new fixed-income SPDR ETFs will begin trading on the American Stock Exchange tomorrow.
Slim pickings for Russell 2000 arbitrageurs
Arbitrageurs looking to profit from the annual reconstitution of the small-cap Russell 2000 Index next month will have a more difficult time of it this year, according to some industry experts.
First Trust places a wager on the alpha craze
PHILADELPHIA — First Trust Advisors LP is betting that investors will want exchange traded funds that seek alpha.
Lipper launches target-risk ETFs
Lipper Inc. of New York announced today it has created a suite of target-risk fund benchmarks made up exclusively of exchange traded funds.
Euronext profits down, revenues up
Euronext NV today reported a 4.4% profit loss during the first quarter, due to a reclassification of the company’s stake in LCH.Clearnet.
Vanguard files for fifth ETF
The Vanguard Group Inc. announced it filed a registration statement with the SEC for its fifth international exchange traded fund.
Claymore to launch Morningstar ETFs
Morningstar Inc. has announced that Claymore Securities Inc. has licensed three Morningstar Super Sector Indexes to create three new exchange traded funds.
Water index ETF debuts on AMEX
The American Stock Exchange today launched trading in the Claymore S&P Global Water Index ETF, the first exchange traded fund to cover the global water industry.
First Trust Advisors launch ETFs on NYSE
After launching 17 exchange traded funds on the American Stock Exchange yesterday, First Trust Advisors LP today moved over to the New York Stock Exchange to list three more funds.
